Celebrating National Poetry Day with Service

Wednesday was National Poetry Day, so our homeschool group celebrated by taking the kids and our preschool co-op to read poetry to residents at an assisted living home.

Olivia and her preschool friends recited Ooey Gooey, a poem about a worm.  I was helping, so I didn’t get a picture of them.

At the end, the kids sang Popcorn Popping and I am a Child of God.  Each of the kids got to go around and shake the resident’s hands and introduce themselves.  Some were a little shy, but they all did it. 

We enjoyed being able to practice our public speaking skills and perform a service for the elderly in our community.  I feel it is important for our children to have these opportunities to serve and we look forward to returning another time.

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